Dispersing Agent

Disperse dyes (http://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2012/01/printing-on-polyester-f abric-with.html) are

insoluble in water and f orm aqueous dispersion in water. At f irst these dye molecules are f ormed as large
particles and they are made smaller particles by grinding. But as they are water insoluble, they will give
uneven dyeing if they are directly used in dye bath. So to ensure unif orm and trouble f ree dyeing the dye
should be present in dye bath in an unif orm and very f ine f orm and should give an stable dispersion. T his is
the reason f or which a special chemical is used in dye bath named dispersing agent. T hey should be
ef f ective under dyeing conditions, stable to hard water, high temperature and other dyeing assistants.
For example, soap powder, Turkey Red oil, alkali sulphates, alkyl aryl sulphonates etc. are some surf ace
active agents which are recommended as dispersing agents in disperse dyeing.
Functions of Dispersing Agent
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assists in the process of particle size reduction of dye.

enables the dye to be f ormed in powder f orm.
f acilitates the recon version of the powder into a dispersion which is required f or dyeing.
maintains the dispersion in a f ine f orm in the dye bath through out the process.
increases the solubility of disperse dyes in water.
af f ects on the arte of dyeing.

Trade Names of Dispersing Agent

1. Setamol
2. Edalon
3. Hispogal

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